Zee News ties up with One97 for mobile updates

Televisionpoint.com Correspondent | Mumbai
Zee News, the leading Hindi news channel, has tied up with One97 Communication, an telecom application platform, to provide news update on the mobile platform in multiple languages.

Services like video news streaming and citizen journalism are also in the pipeline. Currently, One97 is providing latest news alerts on genres like general news, sports, business and astrology to all the subscribers. The service will also extend to facilitating viewers with the updates on the breaking news and major happenings captured by Zee News.

In an prepared statement, Barun Das, CEO, Zee News, said, "Offering Zee News content on mobile is our commitment of delivering news to the fingertips of global users across multiple platforms. Our association with One 97 will help the mobile users across India to access the in-depth, credible and up-to-the minute news coverage that Zee News offers."

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, managing director, One97 Communication, said, "Our service offering has endless potential and will further strengthen Zee News connect with viewers more personally. It is extremely flexible and has been tried and tested to deliver services across all modes of services."